diff --git a/RELEASE-NOTES b/RELEASE-NOTES
index caba1f923..9134ba56f 100644
--- a/RELEASE-NOTES
+++ b/RELEASE-NOTES
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 
 # Release 1.7.2:  
 
-* Transactions that belong in the same block are displayed in chronological order in the history.
+* Transactions that are in the same block are displayed in chronological order in the history.
 * The client computes transaction priority and rejects zero-fee transactions that need a fee.
-* The default fee was lowered to 100 uBTC per kb.
+* The default fee was lowered to 200 uBTC per kb.
 * Due to an internal format change, your history may be pruned when
   you open your wallet for the first time after upgrading to 1.7.2. If
   this is the case, please visit a full server to restore your full
diff --git a/lib/wallet.py b/lib/wallet.py
index 656425879..c64813b1f 100644
--- a/lib/wallet.py
+++ b/lib/wallet.py
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ class Wallet:
         self.seed_version          = config.get('seed_version', SEED_VERSION)
         self.gap_limit             = config.get('gap_limit', 5)
         self.use_change            = config.get('use_change',True)
-        self.fee                   = int(config.get('fee_per_kb',10000))
+        self.fee                   = int(config.get('fee_per_kb',20000))
         self.num_zeros             = int(config.get('num_zeros',0))
         self.use_encryption        = config.get('use_encryption', False)
         self.seed                  = config.get('seed', '')               # encrypted